Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful (Commander) - Expensive Optimized Historic

Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
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Chris Guest
Jun 26, 2025
20 Best Bird Cards for Commander
With all the new attention on Bird cards from the Final Fantasy set, let's take a look at the most powerful Bird cards for Commander.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
K-9, Mark I
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Solitude
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Witch Enchanter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Brazen Borrower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Niambi, Esteemed Speaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vendilion Clique
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kytheon, Hero of Akros
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sarah Jane Smith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Walking Ballista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Gilded Drake
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Archon of Emeria
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Dennick, Pious Apprentice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ledger Shredder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Giver of Runes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Tegan Jovanka
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Dovin's Veto
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Force of Negation
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
83%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Spell Pierce
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Tale's End
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Flusterstorm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Wash Away
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Permission Denied
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Flare of Denial
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Strix Serenade
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Daze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dispel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mana Leak
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Misdirection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Miscast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tithe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Divert
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mental Misstep
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Stern Scolding
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
No More Lies
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Narset's Reversal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Trickbind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Abandon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
The Ozolith
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
The One Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Heart of Kiran
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Eater of Virtue
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pithing Needle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lost Jitte
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Flowering of the White Tree
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Legion's Landing
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Combat Research
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Search for Azcanta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Flaming Fist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Rest in Peace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
All That Glitters
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Eiganjo Castle
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Urza's Saga
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
81%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Minas Tirith
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Rivendell
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Tolaria
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Inventors' Fair
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Kor Haven
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Mox Amber
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-21%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mana Crypt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
The Irencrag
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Tundra
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
70%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sea of Clouds
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Windswept Heath
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Seachrome Coast
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
The Grey Havens
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-25%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy